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Gurugram: Amid the IMT Manesar labour unrest over wage-related issues, deputy commissioner Ajay Kumar on Thursday urged industrial units to immediately implement the Haryana government's revised minimum wages, calling it a crucial step towards addressing workers' concerns and restoring normalcy. The appeal comes days after protests by thousands of contractual workers in Manesar turned tense over demands for better wages and working conditions. The administration has since stepped up efforts to ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], April 9 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday conducted a surprise inspection of 'Samadhan Shivirs' through video conferencing and directly interacted with complainants from multiple districts. During the inspection, the Chief Minister reviewed the functioning of grievance redressal camps without prior notice and assessed the status of complaints being addressed at the camps. Also Read | Why Stock Market Is Down Today, April 9, 2026. Saini a ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], April 9 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday conducted a surprise inspection of 'Samadhan Shivirs' through video conferencing and directly interacted with complainants from multiple districts. During the inspection, the Chief Minister reviewed the functioning of grievance redressal camps without prior notice and assessed the status of complaints being addressed at the camps. Saini also interacted directly with people who had come to the Sama ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The Haryana cabinet on Wednesday approved a 35% hike in minimum wages across categories of workers, with the monthly wage for unskilled labourers rising from Rs 11,274.60 to Rs 15,220.The revised rates, approved at a cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, will come into effect from April 1, 2026, labour minister Anil Vij said.Under the new structure, the monthly wages of semi-skilled workers have been raised from Rs 12,430.18 to Rs 16,780.74, while those of skil ...Read More >
Chandigarh [India], April 8 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday announced a hike in the minimum wage for unskilled workers, increasing it from ₹11,257 to ₹15,220 per month. Following recommendations from an expert committee, the Cabinet approved the hike to support labourers. "Keeping these recommendations in view, the Cabinet discussed the matter today and decided to increase the minimum wage," said the Chief Minister. The Haryana CM also announced that the cabinet ha ...Read More >
Ranchi: CM Hemant Soren on Monday addressed voters of Rongonadi and Chabua assembly constituencies in poll-bound Assam via telephone after failing to visit the area. He later claimed in an X post that he was prevented from campaigning in the area citing the Prime Minister's programme.Hemant wrote, "I was even prevented from meeting my brothers and sisters of the Chabua assembly constituency in Assam, but such a conspiracy by the opponents will never succeed. High with the arrogance of power, dem ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) April 6 (ANI): Emergency ambulance services across Himachal Pradesh were severely disrupted on Monday as employees of 102 and 108 services, including drivers and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), went on a statewide strike demanding a hike in wages and implementation of court orders and labour laws. The strike, called by the Himachal Pradesh Ambulance Service Employees Association, has led to a large number of ambulances going off the roads, affecting emergency res ...Read More >
Shimla, April 6 (PTI) Ambulance services across Himachal Pradesh were disrupted on Monday as workers launched a five-day strike, demanding the rollback of the four new labour codes and a guaranteed minimum wage. The 108 and 102 ambulance workers, affiliated with the Centre of Indian Trade Union (CITU), also demanded an end to the harassment against them. As part of the protest, hundreds of workers gathered at Chotta Shimla near the Himachal Pradesh State Secretariat, raising slogans against th ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday paid rich tributes to former Deputy Prime Minister Babu Jagjivan Ram on his 118th birth anniversary at the camp office in Undavalli, recalling his contributions to nation-building and social justice. Accompanied by minister Dola Sri Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy and leaders including Kancherla Srikanth, Undavalli Sridevi, Pillimaanikya Rao and Pothula Balakotayya, the Chief Minister offered floral tributes to Jagjivan Ram's portrait. Speaking ...Read More >
Members of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) observed a "black cay" here on Wednesday in protest against the implementation of the four labour codes by the Union government. The protesters, wearing black ribbons tied across their foreheads, gathered at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Chowk and set ablaze an effigy and a poster symbolising the labour codes rules, expressing their strong opposition. The activists raised slogans condemning the Union government's move, as workers held placards and ...Read More >
In a decisive move to protect the rapidly expanding gig workforce, the Telangana Assembly on Monday (March 30, 2026) passed The Telangana Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2026, giving platform-based workers for the first time a clear social security framework and statutory safeguards. Replying to the questions raised by the members regarding the Bills in the Assembly, Labour and Employment Minister G. Vivek Venkataswamy said the government had crafted ...Read More >
Miryalguda (Nalgonda): Demanding the implementation of a minimum wage of Rs18,000, the ASHA workers staged a protest in Miryalaguda town of Nalgonda district on Monday. The protest was held in front of the Gandhi statue in the town, where the workers organised a dharna to highlight their concerns. The workers said that they have been providing services for several years without receiving adequate wages. They urged the government to immediately implement a minimum salary of Rs 18,000 to ensure f ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Telangana Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a Bill aimed at the welfare of gig workers. State Labour Minister G Vivek Venkatswamy, who moved the Telangana Platform-Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2026, said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had met gig workers during his 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' and listened to their problems. In view of the absence of job security, minimum wages and health screening for gig workers, Rahul Gandhi had suggested that t ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 30 (ANI): Actor Sayani Gupta has stepped into production with the launch of her banner Sayani Gupta Movies (SGM), with her directorial debut short film 'Aasmani' as its first project. After over a decade of working across films and streaming platforms, Sayani said the move towards production stems from her desire to be more deeply involved in storytelling. "It has been a long dream. I've been wanting tell a certain kind of stories and the idea is to be able ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Mar 30 (PTI) The Telangana Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a Bill aimed at the welfare of gig workers. State Labour Minister G Vivek Venkatswamy, who moved the Telangana Platform-Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2026, said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had met gig workers during his 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' and listened to their problems. In view of the absence of job security, minimum wages and health screening for gig workers, Rahul Gandhi had su ...Read More >
Jorhat: The Tea Association of India (TAI) has urged the Assam government to address critical concerns related to land, wages, and imports before proceeding with key policy decisions impacting the tea sector, cautioning that unresolved issues could affect the industry's long-term sustainability. Addressing the 37th Biennial General Meeting of TAI's Assam Branch in Jorhat, the Association's president, Shailja Mehta, said the proposed land patta distribution to tea garden workers, though well-int ...Read More >
Bhiwandi: Trade unions and workers' organisations staged a strong protest in Bhiwandi against the four labour codes introduced by the Centre and implemented by the state government, terming them "anti-worker" and a direct attack on hard-earned labour rights. CITU-Led Demonstration at Anand Dighe Chowk The protest was organised at late Anand Dighe Chowk under the leadership of Comrade Sunil Chavan, president of the CITU-affiliated Lal Bavta Powerloom Warper and Unorganised Workers' Organisation ...Read More >
Wayanad: Congress general secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding regular job status, enhanced honorarium and improved working conditions for ASHA and Anganwadi workers across the country. According to a communiqué from her office, Priyanka Gandhi highlighted that these last-mile workers render unparalleled service in rural areas by facilitating the implementation of various Central government schemes. Their responsibilities include suppor ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Workers' welfare has always been a focal point of the Government's initiatives under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, said on Tuesday. While inaugurating the Labour and Employment Summit-2025 here, he elaborated on the need to make the Labour Codes effective to give primacy to workers' interests, and drew attention to the extensive dialogue between the government and trade unions in drafti ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt on Thursday notified its decision to engage women workers at shops and commercial establishments on night shifts with their mandatory written consent.Every employee will be entitled to double pay for overtime and a maximum of 48 hours of weekly duty in accordance with Delhi Shops and Establishment Act 1954. Internal complaints committees will also be formed, govt stated. Lieutenant governor VK Saxena had approved the proposal earlier this year.According to the two additions ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 24 (PTI) The red brick industry has urged the government to reduce GST rates to 5 per cent and remove the sector from the Special Composition Scheme. Currently, red bricks under the Special Composition Scheme attract 6 per cent GST and 12 per cent with ITC. The threshold for GST levy is Rs 20 lakh turnover. The new two-slab GST (Goods and Services Tax) structure of 5 per cent and 18 per cent has replaced the earlier four-rate duty regime following the GST Council's sweeping refo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 24 (PTI) The red brick industry has urged the government to reduce GST rates to 5 per cent and remove the sector from the Special Composition Scheme. Currently, red bricks under the Special Composition Scheme attract 6 per cent GST and 12 per cent with ITC. The threshold for GST levy is Rs 20 lakh turnover. The new two-slab GST (Goods and Services Tax) structure of 5 per cent and 18 per cent has replaced the earlier four-rate duty regime following the GST Council's sweeping refo ...Read More >
Rojgar Mahakumbh 2025: The chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, inaugurated the Rojgar Mahakumbh 2025 in Lucknow today, i.e., August 26. The event will continue for three days, between August 26 and August 28. The inaugural ceremony took place at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan by the CM, accompanied by some ministers. CM also distributed appointment letters to the newly selected youth. The three-day event aims to provide jobs and employment opportunities to the youth of the state. This ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced, on Tuesday, that every youth employed in Uttar Pradesh will be assured minimum wages, ending any scope for worker exploitation. He said companies must pay their employees fairly, while the state government will bear any additional burden. This initiative, he stressed, will guarantee dignified employment, job security, and complete protection of workers' rights. Inaugurating the three-day "Rozgar Mahakumbh 2025" in Lucknow, Chief Minister Yogi A ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 ...Read More >
Lucknow, Aug 26 (PTI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said there will be guaranteed minimum wages for all working youths in Uttar Pradesh, making it the first state with such an initiative in the country. Adityanath said companies must pay their employees fairly, while the state government will bear any additional burden, ending any scope of worker exploitation. Inaugurating the three-day "Rozgar Mahakumbh 2025" in Lucknow, the chief minister said labour laws are being modernised to ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 26 (ANI): Inaugurating the three-day "Rozgar Mahakumbh 2025" in Lucknow on Tuesday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that every youth employed in Uttar Pradesh will be assured minimum wages, ending any scope for worker exploitation. He said companies must pay their employees fairly, while the state government will bear any additional burden. This initiative, he stressed, will guarantee dignified employment, job security, and complete protection of ...Read More >
HANSALPUR, India (Reuters) -- Japan's Suzuki Motor will invest 700 billion rupees ($8 billion) in India over the next five to six years, its chairman said on Tuesday, as production began on the automaker's first electric vehicle. Suzuki is aiming to defend its lead in the world's third-largest car market, which is also its biggest market by sales and revenue through its majority stake in Maruti Suzuki India will be the global production hub for Suzuki Motor's electric cars, with plans to expor ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 26 (ANI): Inaugurating the three-day Rozgar Mahakumbh 2025 in Lucknow on Tuesday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that every youth employed in Uttar Pradesh will be assured minimum wages, ending any scope for worker exploitation. He said companies must pay their employees fairly, while the state government will bear any additional burden. This initiative, he stressed, will guarantee dignified employment, job security, and complete protection of w ...Read More >
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